510 - Use of University Properties

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR UCSD TELEVISION STATIONS
BROADCASTING ON THE TRITON CABLE NETWORK

I. POLICY

In support of the University's mission of teaching, research,
and public service, UCSD provides video services to on-campus student
residences and to some campus buildings by means of a two-way, hybrid
fiber optic co-axial cable system called Triton Cable Network, (herein
called Network). The Network includes a number of video channels, some
of which are used by campus departments that operate broadcast
television stations. Access to the Network by campus departments for
broadcasting is contingent upon adherence to this policy.

A. Access to the Network

Campus departments may request a channel on the Network
for the purposes of broadcasting. Requests should be submitted to
Administrative Computing and Telecommunications (ACT), which oversees
the administration of the Network. Access to the Network will be
allowed only after review and approval by the Assistant Vice Chancellor
Administrative Computing and Telecommunications based on the best
interests of the University.

B. Inappropriate Use of the Triton Cable Network

Misuse of the Network is strictly prohibited. Examples
of misuse of the network include, but are not limited to, the following
activities:

1. Violation of applicable federal or state laws
and campus regulations.

Violations under this paragraph include, but are
not limited to, (a) the broadcast of threats, harassment, defamation,
and obscenity; and (b) theft of or unauthorized access or use of
University resources.

2. Copyright infringement

3. Paid advertising

No paid advertising may be accepted in
connection with the use of the Network.

4. Broadcast of Indecent Language and Material

Broadcasts of indecent language or material are
prohibited between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

As used in this policy, the term "indecent
language or material" has the same meaning as the current definition
used by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). According to the
FCC, indecent language or material, in context, depicts or describes
sexual or excretory activities or organs in terms patently offensive as
measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast
medium.

Any violation of this specific policy will be
based on the FCC regulations that are in effect at the time of the
violation (see http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip).

5. Use of Profanity

Broadcasts of profane language are prohibited
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. According to the FCC,
profane language includes those words that are so highly offensive that
their mere utterance in the context presented may, in legal terms,
amount to a "nuisance." Depending on the context, the "F-Word" and those
words (or variants thereof) that are as highly offensive as the "F-Word"
are considered to be "profane language" that cannot be broadcast between
the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Any violation of this specific policy will be
based on the FCC regulations that are in effect at the time of the
violation (see http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip).

6. Graphic Depictions of Sexual Activity Involving
Nudity

Broadcasts of graphic depictions of sexual
activity involving nudity are prohibited at any time. As used in this
policy, the term "graphic depictions of sexual activity involving
nudity" means clearly portrayed images of a person's or persons' sexual
organs engaged in sexual activity such as but not limited to
intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, or masturbation.

7. Other Restrictions

The Network may not be used for:

" unlawful activities;
" commercial purposes not under the auspices of the University;
" personal financial gain (except as permitted under applicable
academic personnel policies);
" personal use inconsistent with that authorized by this policy;
or
" use that violates other University or campus policies or
guidelines.

II. Enforcement of the Network Acceptable Use Policy

Complaints regarding possible misuse of the Network by a campus
department should be reported to the Assistant Vice Chancellor
Administrative Computing and Telecommunications within 14 days of the
incident. Complaints regarding a campus department will be investigated
by the Vice Chancellor office that is affiliated with the department.

Campus departments in violation of this policy will be notified
in writing by the Vice Chancellor office affiliated with it. Within
five (5) calendar days of this notice, the campus department must reply
in writing and identify the actions it will take to prevent recurrence
of the violation.

Departments that do not respond to this request and departments
that are unable to prevent a recurrence of a violation of this policy
may be subject to sanctions by the University. Sanctions may include
written warnings, temporary suspension of Network access, or indefinite
suspension of Network access depending on the severity of the violation.
Additionally, individuals responsible for the violations of this policy
may be subject to disciplinary action under University regulations, and
criminal prosecution under applicable statutes.

The University reserves the right to disable access to the
Triton Cable Network without notice to halt or prevent suspected
violations of this policy.

III. Recourse for Enforcement Actions Taken under Section II

Any person seeking review and/or appeal of enforcement actions
taken under Section II. of this policy may initiate proceedings for
review as follows:

B. For faculty members who are not members of the Academic
Senate, under Section 140 of the "Academic Personnel Manual."
C. For faculty members who are members of the Academic
Senate, under Bylaw 230 of the "Bylaws of the San Diego Division of
the Academic Senate."

D. For employees covered by the Personnel Policies for
Staff Members, under Policy 70 Complaint Resolution;
Appendix II for Senior Managers; and
Collective Bargaining Contracts (Memoranda of
Understanding) as applicable.
E. For other allowable users (including academic and staff
employees covered by a Memorandum of Understanding), informally with
supervisor or department chair.